Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Day 461 - In search of fizz, part 2

ISO 58mm, f/14, 1/100 sec

I survived my visit to sketchy convenience store (it was just a corner market, not bad) in the not so great area of town (my favorite breakfast place was in the next block) and admired the labels on beer after beer.

I had no clue that Budweiser, Miller and Coors had so much competition. Nor did I know that you could buy just a bottle (or can) in so many sizes. And I certainly wasn't expecting some of the price tags. It's BEER for crying out loud.

In my conversation with Chuck, he recommended Boddingtons Pub Ale. He said it was very pretty.

I had to laugh when I discovered that even fru fru beer comes in a can, a rather boring yellow can imported all the way from Britain.

 
ISO 100, 58mm, f/14, 1/100 sec.,
580EXII camera left and behind 1/128, 580EXII camera right and in front 1/4

Just like Crackerjacks, the can has a surprise inside. Some small recyclable device that floats in the ale called a Draughtflow® System. When the can is opened, it releases millions of tiny bubbles. Clearly they keep going even when they reach the top of the glass.

ISO 100, 60mm, f/14, 1/100 sec.,
580EXII camera left and behind 1/128, 580EXII camera right and in front 1/4
 
This pale-gold ale came with rules:
  • Serve cool, but not ice cold, 41°
  • Carefully open can, pour contents into glass
  • Wait... and watch the head settle on a perfect glass of Boddingtons Pub Ale.
As of tonight, I'm down $6.08 for beer and $.99 for a mug from Goodwill.
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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Great shots. And I've had Boddington's. Excellent beer. The first time though I didn't read about the little package inside and thought that some sort of crap had gotten into the can and threw the beer out. When the second rattled as well, I decided to read the label. You should try photographing a black and tan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_and_Tan

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  2. MaggieGemApril 6, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    So, how did it taste? You did try it, right?

    Great shots...

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  3. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Another great set. Gotta love Goodwill. Thanks for sharing the link to the 52 week project. I've been jonesen' for some new challenges with an educational twist.

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  4. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    I am not a beer fan AT all but I love these shots! Very cool idea and set up!

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  5. houndstoothApril 7, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Who knew pouring beer was an art form? I'm not a beer drinker at all, but these pictures are making me thirsty!

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